What is Polydipsia?

Polydipsia is the medical term for extreme thirst that does not improve no matter how much you might actually drink. More about the causes, symptoms and treatment is revealed in an article written by Brenda McBean and reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD, FACP. This condition itself is not a disease but can be an important symptom of certain other health problems such as diabetes. Anyone experiencing this symptom should see his or her doctor.

We all are subject to feelings of thirst after eating salty food, after strenuous exercise or after spending a day in the hot sun. …read more